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Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm:
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INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Source: Senate LDA
| INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION |
| 46 |
| 2013–2024 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 39 | 2006–2021 |
| LAFARGEHOLCIM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HOLCIM (U S ) INC ) | 36 | 2007–2015 |
| MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE | 34 | 2000–2020 |
| SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT | 30 | 1999–2012 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) | 28 | 2005–2016 |
| RIO TINTO SERVICES, INC. | 27 | 2006–2015 |
| XCEL ENERGY | 24 | 2000–2010 |
| INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) | 23 | 2014–2021 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES | 22 | 1999–2010 |
| METLIFE | 19 | 2002–2012 |
| THE KROGER CO. | 19 | 2020–2024 |
| SIEMENS CORPORATION | 18 | 2009–2014 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-BATTELLE LLC | 18 | 1999–2009 |
| HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC. | 17 | 2007–2020 |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | 15 | 2017–2021 |
| NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE | 13 | 1999–2007 |
| RAI SERVICES COMPANY | 12 | 2004–2008 |
| BANK POLICY INSTITUTE | 11 | 2009–2014 |
| INGRAM INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11 | 2012–2021 |
| MBNA CORP | 11 | 1999–2005 |
| BELL SOUTH CORP | 10 | 2002–2006 |
| AON | 9 | 2009–2016 |
| GAIN CAPITAL GROUP | 9 | 2009–2011 |
| KENNECOTT SERVICES | 9 | 1999–2006 |
| PARALLEL BRANDS INC | 9 | 2018–2020 |
| SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC. | 9 | 2005–2008 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON | 8 | 2001–2008 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 8 | 2000–2008 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO | 8 | 2001–2006 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | 8 | 2007–2009 |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 8 | 2011–2021 |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL | 8 | 1999–2002 |
| AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH | 6 | 1999–2001 |
| ELK VALLEY RANCHERIA | 6 | 2006–2009 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION | 6 | 2001–2008 |
| ANADARKO | 5 | 2009–2010 |
| FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP | 5 | 2002–2005 |
| MERIDIAN INVESTMENTS INC. | 5 | 2014 |
| ODS TECHNOLOGIES L.P. D/B/A TVG NETWORK | 5 | 2011–2012 |
| POKER PLAYERS ALLIANCE | 5 | 2009–2010 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 5 | 2021 |
| WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC | 5 | 2017–2018 |
| BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 4 | 2005–2007 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | 4 | 2010–2014 |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES | 4 | 2002–2003 |
| MAYTAG CORP | 4 | 2001–2002 |
| MIRANT CORP | 4 | 2001–2003 |
| OPEN SOURCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | 4 | 2014 |
| PAUCATUCK EASTERN PEQUOT TRIBE | 4 | 1999–2002 |
| PICKENS PLAN | 4 | 2009 |
| VISA USA | 4 | 1999–2000 |
| WASHINGTON GROUP INTL | 4 | 2000 |
| AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2000 |
| AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE | 3 | 2009 |
| AMERICAN PETROLEUM INST | 3 | 1999–2000 |
| BOND MARKET ASSN | 3 | 1999–2000 |
| MCNEELY PIGOTT & FOX PUBLIC RELATIONS | 3 | 2006 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 3 | 2009–2013 |
| PHUSION PROJECTS, INC. | 3 | 2010 |
| PILOT CATASTROPHE SERVICES, INC. | 3 | 2017–2018 |
| PUEBLO OF SANDIA | 3 | 2000–2001 |
| RELAY HEALTH | 3 | 2003–2004 |
| VONAGE | 3 | 2007 |
| WHIRLPOOL CORP | 3 | 2002 |
| AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | 2006–2009 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | 2 | 2008–2009 |
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 2 | 2018 |
| US WIRELESS DATA INC | 2 | 2000–2002 |
| ASSURANT, INC. | 1 | 2011 |
| BROWN & WILLIAMSON TABACCO CORP | 1 | 2003 |
| ELECTRIC POWER BOARD OF CHATTANOOGA | 1 | 2019 |
| LUIS A FERRE FOUNDATION INC (MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE) | 1 | 2006 |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING | 1 | 2007 |
| SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2021 |
| SKYTEL COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | 1999 |
| USA GROUP | 1 | 2000 |
| WCG CLINICAL, INC. | 1 | 2021 |
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text )(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Monitored HR 3173 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text )(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Monitored HR 3173 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to copyright. Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions. Monitored discussions involving artificial intelligence.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text )(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Monitored HR 3173 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of P.L. 117-263 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; Subtitle D - Water Resources Infrastructure Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.5502, INFORM Consumers Act (All sections of full text) S.936, INFORM Consumers Act (All sections of full text) Discussions involving pending business transactions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River Monitored discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to copyright reform proposals.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits Monitored implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to copyright reform proposals.
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Monitored discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) Monitored S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits Monitored implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Discussions pertaining to FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) H.R.4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, discussions pertaining to aviation safety Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River Monitored discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to copyright reform proposals.
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to copyright reform proposals.
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) H.R.4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, discussions pertaining to aviation safety Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored HR 5502 To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third-party sellers (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Executive Order 14036 Promoting Competition in the American Economy Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · 3A
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Monitored implementation of PL 116-136 CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · 3A
HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration
Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 168 TREAT Act Monitored HR 708 TREAT Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 2164 The Lower Costs, More Cures Act Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored President's Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e) Monitored implementation of Sec. 6001 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · 3A
Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions HR 3684 INVEST in America Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Executive Order 14036 Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving funding of alternative dental provider programs
Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020
Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means) S.1788, Restoring the IRS Act (All sections of full text) Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 2853 BLOCKING Act of 2021 (All sections of full text) H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (All sections of full text) S. 2910, Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2021 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding the approval of generic drugs Discussions regarding an educational initiative about digital healthcare Monitored the implementation of P.L.117-7, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes Monitored Medicare and prescription drug changes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Monitored implementation of PL 116-136 CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 5376 Build Back Better Act; discussions pertaining to proposed Pell Grant provisions
S 1568 Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act (all sections of full text) S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authoriation Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions P.L. 117-58 INVEST in America Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Executive Order 14036 Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding Covid-19 vaccinations HR 5502 To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers (all sections of full text) H.R.4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, discussions pertaining to aviation safety Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored P.L. 117-58 Infratructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to GSE federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for all Act (DASH Act) Monitored the Title IV, SubTitle A affordable housing provisions of H.R. 5376, as passed by the U.S. House. Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored proposed multifamily properties radon testing protocol review policy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monitored discussions in support of rental assistance funding. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to DMCA reform proposals.
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means) Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Filing targets: SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored implementation of USMCA.
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Monitored implementation of PL 116-136 CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 168 TREAT Act Monitored HR 708 TREAT Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 2164 The Lower Costs, More Cures Act Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored President's Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e) Monitored implementation of Sec. 6001 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions
Discussions involving funding of alternative dental provider programs
Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 (all sections of full text)(support)
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions HR 3684 INVEST in America Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Executive Order 14036 Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving Hurricane Ida affecting inland waterways transportation Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM INDUSTRIES INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions regarding potential updates to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act.
Monitored proposed ESG regulations
Monitored discussions on immigration reform
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored implementation of PL 117-2 American Rescue Plan of 2021.
Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Monitored discussions relating to DMCA reform proposals.
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 2853 BLOCKING Act of 2021 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding the approval of generic drugs Monitored H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act Monitored the implementation of P.L.117-7, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes Monitored Medicare and prescription drug changes
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to GSE federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for all Act (DASH Act) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing Queue backlog. Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored proposed multifamily properties radon testing protocol review policy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monitored discussions in support of rental assistance funding. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedy racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · first_quarter · 1A
Implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 (all sections of full text)(support)
Discussions involving funding of alternative dental provider programs
Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Monitored P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Filing targets: SENATE
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act, provisions related to health care and pell grants
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Discussions related to PAYGO
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Implementation of P.L. 116-136 CARES Act (Paycheck Protection Program) Monitored developments related to small business COVID relief programs Monitored P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE